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J121 APT

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,254 mi
Last recorded41,254 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 APT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 41,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 41,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 40,089 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 40,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 39,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 38,705 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 36,836 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 33,705 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 33,214 miles

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2018 33,038 miles

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 32,853 miles

Nearside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer treads.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Apr 2016 32,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 31,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 30,314 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 28,921 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 27,529 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 25,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 23,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 21,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 19,291 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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J121 APT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J121 APT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J121 APT registered?

J121 APT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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